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When challenged on whether this was bullying or just a secretary of state being direct and assertive while doing an important job, the person said they had no doubt it was "unacceptable behaviour".
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2023
Monahan was also asked about accusations by Greg Norman, who has become a face of leadership of the proposed new league, that the PGA Tour was bullying players to remain with the established circuit.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
If Cincinnati’s offense wasn’t mauling the Steelers’ injury-riddled defense, then the Bengals’ defense was bullying Pittsburgh’s overmatched and rookie-laden offense.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2021
The Portland Press Herald reports 15-year-old sophomore Aela Mansmann is one of three female students appealing a three-day suspension for what the school administration determined was bullying.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 7, 2019
But I don’t think what I did was bullying!
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
